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There’s Nothing Like Homemade Cake – And We’ve Got 6 Of Them

When it comes to dessert, I’ll take a big slice of cake over ice cream or ambrosia salad, anytime! Nothing wrong with creamy desserts; I just happen to think a delicious cake is a wonderful way to end a meal. I am a big fan of vintage recipes, so I decided to ask my mother for her favorite old-fashioned cakes. She has a collection of so many great recipes, that even a so-so baker like me will learn how to make cake for any occasion!

Originally she brought me 20 cake recipes (yes, twenty!) but I thought I’d start with a little less than that… I mean, making 20 delicious cakes in a row would mean I would have to buy a pair of new jeans, haha! But I truly think these awesome cakes are worth a few extra calories.

Mom said she had found some of these in grandma’s handwritten cookbook, and I do remember how she always served different kinds of delicious cakes when I visited her as a little girl. I hope some day my future grandchildren will think of me when they enjoy these cakes!

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There’s No Better Time For This Cake Than NOW

I’m pretty proud of my apple trees in the backyard. Wow – that kind of sounded like I had a huge orchard back there, with an overload of shiny, red apples… Haha! I assure you that’s not how it is at all! I have two (that’s right, 2) tiny apple trees that I’ve planted with my own hands, and I’ve watched them grow, year by year, as if they were my babies. One of them is smaller than the other one – the story behind it makes me laugh now, but it wasn’t funny back then!

When I planted those trees, I did everything by the book. Believe me when I tell you, not even a professional gardener could have done a better job! I added supporting sticks, I watered them, I did everything I could to make those little baby trees grow. And then the rabbit came.

That one sneaky rabbit destroyed one of my trees overnight, and I was so mad I swore I would make stew out of it, if I ever caught it in action. Well, I never did, and the next year I planted a new tree (which is why the other one is now smaller).

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Quick Tip: Serve with vanilla cream or ice cream!

This Drunken Apple Cake is a great cake recipe for fall and the holidays! It is incredibly moist, to the point of being custard-like in places, and it features a nice balance of sweet, tart, and (thanks in large part to the rum) slightly spicy flavor. This is a great choice for anyone who likes a really “wet” dessert with a lot of flavor depth. I loved the alternating layers of firm cake and creamy apple goodness. If you like apples at all, you really ought to give this recipe a try!

Of course, the precise flavor balance that you have will depend in part on your choice of apples. I went with an aged rum for a bit of a richer flavor, but you could go with a light rum if you want a bit of a leaner, crisper flavor or a spiced rum if you want your cake to be a bit on the sweetly spicy side.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Leite’s Culinaria

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Quick tip: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!

Just like its sibling, the pineapple upside down cake, this Caramel Apple Upside Down cake is loaded with sweet, fruity flavor, only this recipe has more of the spicy comfort of fall than the tastes of summer. I happen to like a good upside down cake, regardless of the exact flavor. I think that this is perfectly suited for autumn and the holiday season, however. There’s nothing like the soothing comfort of caramel and the crisper, slightly acidic sweetness of apple to warm you up during the cooler months..yummy!

Add this to your holiday menu and you’ll become everyone’s favorite chef! This is the perfect dessert to compliment any meal – and I promise you, it’ll also make the most delicious breakfast treat with a hot cup of coffee in the morning.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Simply Recipes

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Quick tip: Make this ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve!

Have this fancy, great-tasting cake ready in an hour and a half. This Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Cake is great for gatherings or a home treat. Everyone will love all of the fall flavors and varied textures of this cake, especially if you serve it with a bit of ice cream on the side.

I do love a fancy cake now and then, but I am not always keen on the fancy hassle. Well, I found this recipe rather straightforward, and there isn’t any fancy equipment required for this. A 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, standard mixer, measuring cups, and an oven in which to bake the cake are about all that you’ll need to get started on this one. And trust me, it is yummy.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Flavor Mosaic

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